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astrocytoma stage III (just found out)
we just found out my husband has astrocytoma stage III. he has already had brain surgery to remove some, got the chemo waffers and will start the 6 week radiation in another week. we were given a life expectancy of 10 to 11 months. we have two children 11 and 7 and i am looking for advise on how to get over the bad and…
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pxa
Hi, anyone out there have or heard of dx Anaplastic PXA (Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma). My husband was diagnosed 7/01 (original dx was just PXA) right temporal lobe. Surgery followed by monitoring w/MRI. Recurrence 10/01, sugery showed it more aggressive, so dx "anaplastic" PXA. Had 4 wks hyprefractionated rad with…
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What to expect?
I have a very good friend in her ealy 20s. Less than two months after completing chemo for a brain tumor, the doctors found another tumor, of the same variety, in a different part of her brain. The new tumor is inoperable and, despite the past few months of chemo, still growing. I don't know where to find realistic…
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Need help!
Hi, My neighbor's 30 something son had surgery and radiation for a oligodendroglioma and now has some mental changes that make him unable to work. He is getting no follow up, has no job, no medical insurance. His dad is wondering if he might be able to get SS disability. He's done some research but just deadends so far.…
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Warning signs?
I was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer 27 months ago and have outlived my diagnosis. I lost my job due to this and have no insurance but may have some in about 5 months. My doctor wants me to get a cat scan of my brain due to trouble with dizzyness and balance and I wondered if these are typical warning signs of…